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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,133.72, 27,201.32 and 8,641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,133.72, 27,201.32 and 8,641.16 is: 12,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,133.72 : 27,201.32 = 8,641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,133.72/27,201.32 = 8,641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,133.72x = 27,201.32 × 8,641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,133.72x = 235,050,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,050,958.33/18,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.09

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